In post-conflict situations,
cultural diversity, when recognized and put into practice through actions in the related areas of heritage and creativity, brings renewed value to life and becomes a positive force in support of dialogue, mutual understanding, reconciliation, social stability and reconstruction. In addition to providing international coordination mechanisms and enhancing the application of
normative tools for the protection of cultural heritage, UNESCO has implemented numerous projects for rehabilitation and safeguarding.
Emergency assessment and early recovery support: In
LebanonMediation and reconstruction:
Exemplary initiativesTraining of cultural professionals: In
Cambodia, in
Afghanistan,
Iraq and
SudanProtecting archaeological sites:
Angkor,
Bamiyan and
JamRehabilitating historic buildings:
Mostar monuments,
Iraq National Museum in Baghdad, museums in
Kabul ,
Ghazni and
KhartumConserving European multi-ethnic heritage: In
Kosovo,
Albania and
MacedoniaThe fight against illicit traffic of cultural property: Training in
Cambodia and
Iraq